Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Students in South Carolina will not take any more standardized tests this school year. Monday state superintendent Molly Spearman announced the US Department of Education has approved the state’s assessment suspension waiver. That means the state will not administer SCREADY, SCPASS ,EOC exams, Pre-K and alternate assessments. In a news release, Spearman says, “the suspension of South Carolina’s…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– According to DHEC, in order to help healthcare workers responding to COVID-19, the state requested and has received its full allocation of medical equipment from the Strategic National Stockpile. According to the department it received 55 pallets in the initial shipment which includes N-95 masks, face shields, surgical masks, gowns, and gloves. DHEC says members of the…
UofSC/Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– According to a spokesperson for the University of South Carolina, the university was made aware Friday night that a student living in a residence hall on campus tested positive for COVID-19. UofSC officials say under the direction of DHEC, the student and 17 other residents of the building are in quarantine pending further investigation. UofSC says…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Some Richland County residents may experience delays in their trash pick-up. County Officials say the delays are due to staff restrictions in some of the county’s contracted trash haulers. The county is asking residents to be patient and if there is a delay, the garbage will be picked up as soon as possible, say county officials. According to…
file Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)– There are new policies in place at all Fort Jackson gates. A spokesperson for the base says leadership says the new measures are to “safeguard the health and safety of soldiers, families, civilian employees and the local community while preserving the ability to produce the Army’s newest soldiers.” Starting Thursday, security guards will conduct a…
(AP/file) Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Co. deputies say a memorandum from the state supreme court lead to the release of seven inmates from the Lexington Co. Detention Center. Sheriff Jay Koon says more detainees will be released based on the order. The sheriff says it is important for the community to know that each release will be on the basis…
Photo: LPD Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–Lexington police say they have arrested a suspect in a violent armed robbery. Investigators say Joseph Drafts, 46 of Greenwood was arrested at his home Wednesday. Police say on March 2nd Drafts gave the victim a ride to Kettle Ct. off of W. Main St. Once there, authorities say he began assaulting the victim while also…
(ABC Columbia/FILE) Wisconsin jury awards $450K in Sandy Hook defamation case. Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– According to 5th Circuit Solicitor per directive of Chief Justice Beatty, effective immediately, Richland County General Sessions Court has postponed all jury trials, Transfer Courts, and first and second Appearances until further notice. A spokesperson for the solicitor’s office says the cancellations are in…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– DHEC announced Monday it is investigating five additional cases of coronavirus bringing the total number in the state to 33. A spokesperson for the agency says four of the new cases are in Kershaw Co. Three of those cases, according to DHEC, are middle-aged individuals who are known contacts to a previously reported case and are currently…
The following school districts in the Midlands will be offering meal programs to those in need while schools are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Fairfield Co. Schools-All Schools Kershaw Co. Schools- Bethune Elementary, Blaney Elementary, Camden High and North Central Middle. Lexington Dist. One- Carolina Springs Middle, Forts Pond Elementary, Gilbert Primary, Oak Grove Elementary (pending approval), Red…
